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Paris Paralympics 2024: पेरिस पैरालंपिक में प्रीति पाल का दूसरा मेडल, 200 मीटर रेस में दिलाया…
पेरिस पैरालंपिक 2024 में भारत की प्रीति पाल ने एक बार फिर देश का नाम रोशन किया है। उन्होंने 200 मीटर दौड़ में ब्रॉन्ज मेडल जीतकर अपनी प्रतिभा का लोहा मनवाया। यह उनका इस प्रतियोगिता में दूसरा मेडल है, जो उनकी कड़ी मेहनत और समर्पण का परिणाम…
Rubina Francis wins bronze in air pistol SH1 event at Paralympics
CHATEAROUX: India's Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the women's air pistol SH1 event final to continue the strong show from the country's shooters in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. She scored a total of 211.1 to finish third in the…
Shooter Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win two Paralympic golds
CHATEAUROUX: A historic gold medal in her bag, ace Indian shooter Avani Lekhara has trained her eyes on more glory in the Paris Paralympics, saying she wants to stand on the podium in her remaining two events too.
The incredible Avani on…
Nitesh-Thulasimathi beat country-mates in Paralympics
PARIS: India's Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of badminton mixed doubles (SL3-SU5) at the Paralympic Games here on…
Paralympics: India aims for record haul with largest ever contingent in fray at Paris
India won a record 111 medals, including 29 gold, at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games last year.
“I didn’t live up to my expectations”: Swimmer Srihari
New Delhi: In the weeks leading up to the Paris Games, Srihari Nataraj was very pleased with himself. His mind and body had been in sync and he had just completed a very good training block. So much that he expected to do 'something big at…
Olympics Gold Medal winner Oliver Zeidler visits his Club and gets rousing welcome
Frankfurt: Oliver Zeidler, the 28 year old German Rowing Scull Singles event Gold medalist at Paris Olympics 2024 visited his Club at Frankfurt on Thursday, August 15. He was welcomed at Geschaftelle Praventionsrat, Frankfurt a M, …
Decision on Vinesh appeal for silver medal deferred to August 16
Paris: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has postponed the decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics yet again. The new deadline for the decision is 9.30 pm (IST) on August…
U.S. again beats China in Olympic medals table after they tie for gold; France exceeds expectations
U.S. topped the medal tally with 126 medals followed by China with 91 medals and Japan with 45.
Dutee Chand then, Khelif and Lin now: When transphobia and racism go hand in hand
The stories of Khelif and Lin are not unique. Whenever "gender eligibility testing" is used, it is more often than not against women athletes of colour.
Woman forcefully kisses Tom Cruise during Olympics final night, sparks debate
Netizens reacted against the woman's behaviour, calling it inappropriate and debated how it would have been a bigger issue if the roles were reversed.
US men’s water polo team wins first medal since 2008 by knocking off Hungary for bronze
Hungary opened an 8-6 lead on Daniel Angyal's goal with 3:22 left. But the U.S. rallied with man-up goals by Alex Bowen and Hannes Daube.
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif files legal complaint for online harassment against her
The complaint was filed with a special unit in the Paris prosecutor's office for combating online hate speech, alleging 'aggravated cyber-harassment' targeting Khelif, lawyer Nabil Boudi said.
Pairs Olympics 2024: In the end, India’s campaign a case of glass half full
There was a feeling of emptiness as the grandest sporting show on the planet ended on Sunday.
Boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold, following Imane Khelif to conclude an Olympics filled with scrutiny
Lin completed her domination of her division Saturday night, following Imane Khelif's lead a day earlier by giving a glittering response to the intense scrutiny faced by both fighters inside the ring.
Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he’ll be back for 2028 Olympics
Lyles tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and finished third in Thursday’s final behind Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo and American teammate Kenneth Bednarek.
Wrestler Reetika Hooda loses Olympics freestyle quarter-final
The referee stopped the contest with 29 seconds left in the second round as Reetika gained a 10-point lead with the final score reading 12-2 in favour of the Indian.
Didn’t know which peak Neeraj would reach — Everest or K2: Coach Klaus Bartonietz
German reflects on Indian javelin ace's 'adventurous' run at the ongoing Paris Olympics
Aman Sehrawat continues wrestling streak
PARIS: “I am dedicating this medal to my parents who don’t even know that I am a wrestler,” said Aman Sehrawat after winning India’s fifth bronze and sixth overall.
The story of Aman is poignant. He battled depression too after he was…
World record holder Amusan crashes out of Olympic 100m hurdles
PARIS: World record holder and former world champion Tobi Amusan crashed out of the women's 100m hurdles at the Olympics on Friday as defending champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn sailed into the final.
Amusan shocked the world in 2022 when…